Magicka: Wizard Wars Enters Open Beta With New Trailer

Paradox Interactive has announced that any would-be spell-slinger can now download and play Magicka: Wizard Wars, as the upcoming online battler enters its open beta phase.

Magicka: Wizard Wars is the reinvented, player-versus-player take on the original action-adventure, 2011's Magicka, and its unique spellcasting mechanic that allows you to cook up and modify spells on the fly.

The move to open beta also introduces fresh content into Magicka: Wizard Wars. Players can flex their thaumaturgic muscles in the new Wizard Warfare map set in the dark caves of Galdrhöll Halls. A new undead-zombie-imp summoning magick, Raise Dead, has also entered the arsenal, alongside loads of equipment and customizable skins.

Magicka: Wizard Wars is continuing its steady build toward a final version with constant patch updates and fine-tuning. Players can look forward to chaotic 4-on-4 battles, 1-on-1 grudge matches, and unforgiving friendly fire at some point in the near future.